Ukraine and the Future of Reforms | 07/20/15
John A. Cloud,
Nikolas K. Gvosdev,
David C. Speedie
In May 2015, a time of crisis not only for Ukraine but also for the future of the entire EU, Cloud and Gvosdev went to Lithuania, Poland, Germany, and Belgium and had frank discussions on Ukraine with former and current government officials and think-tank representatives, and with EU officials in Brussels. Here are their findings.
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When CEOs Become Activists | 07/20/15
Tom Bower,
John Browne,
Aaron Chatterji,
Mark Moody-Stuart,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
Corporate leaders' influence reaches beyond the walls of their businesses. How do they use that power, and what are the ethical, business, and political consequences? Discover how BP's John Browne and Shell's Mark Moody-Stuart influenced politics in oil-producing countries and how Browne and Apple's Tim Cook weighed in on LGBT issues.
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The United States, Russia, and Ukraine: Report from Moscow | 03/10/15
Dmitri Trenin,
David C. Speedie
Dmitri Trenin, director of Carnegie Endowment's Moscow Center, served in the Soviet and Russian military for two decades and understands both the Russian and U.S. points of view. He warns that U.S.-Russia relations are heading for a new version of the Cold War, and also discusses the Russian economy and its relations with China and other countries.
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Nigeria and the Horror of Boko Haram | 03/09/15
John Campbell
"Like other radical insurgencies, Boko Haram is fueled by poor governance, political marginalization, and its region's deepening impoverishment," says former Ambassador to Nigeria John Campbell. "However, it is also shaped by specifically Nigerian circumstances and factors." This talk helps us understand Boko Haram's roots, ideology, and goals.
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Politics and Profits of Academia | 01/16/15
Anant Agarwal,
Sidni Mackenzie Frederick,
Jason Lane,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
Even if universities are not for profit, budgets loom large in higher education--and global markets hold revenue potential. In this episode, we look at three ways universities are involved in global markets and how this can create ethical considerations and unintended consequences.
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Corporations as Agents of Change | 05/22/14
Christine Bader,
Carole Basri,
Wayne Brody,
Aneel Karnani,
Alice Korngold,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
Can today's powerful multinational corporations be a force for social good? Should they be, and if so, how should this be implemented? Are they out for themselves, their customers, society, or some combination of all three?
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Scrambling to Adapt to Climate Change | 04/25/14
McKenzie Funk,
Luke Helm,
Bjørn Lomborg,
Janet Peace,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
For years, climate change activists avoided "adaptive" solutions because they thought it was admitting defeat. But with the reality of extreme weather and resource shortages, even the UN is calling for this strategy. This episode explores whether this increased focus on adaptation is equitable, and whether it distracts from mitigation efforts.
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Scrambling to Adapt to Climate Change | 04/23/14
McKenzie Funk,
Luke Helm,
Bjørn Lomborg,
Janet Peace,
Julia Taylor Kennedy
For years, climate change activists avoided "adaptive" solutions because they thought it was admitting defeat. But with the reality of extreme weather and resource shortages, even the UN is calling for this strategy. This episode explores whether this increased focus on adaptation is equitable, and whether it distracts from mitigation efforts.
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EARTH DAY 2014 | 04/21/14To mark Earth Day on April 22, Carnegie Council presents a selection of our resources from the past year. They include materials on coping with climate change, the war to save wildlife, fracking, and the scramble for food and water. And we urge everyone to read the sobering UN Report, "Climate Change 2014."
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